2 Samuel 7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

( 1 Chronicles 17:1 ). ( THE KING 'S PALACE IN ZION .) David's purpose to build a house for the Lord. (References : 1 Kings 5:3 ; 1 Kings 6:12 ; 1 Kings 8:17-19 ; 1 Chronicles 22:7-10 ; 1 Chronicles 28:2-7 ; 1 Chronicles 29:1-3 ; 2 Chronicles 6:7-9 .) The king's palace of cedar on Mount Zion had been completed. In the adjacent tabernacle or dwelling place of Jehovah ( 2 Samuel 7:6 ) the ark had found rest, and a regular order of public worship had been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

David's desire to build a temple. After the conquest of Jebus by David and his appointment of the spot to be the capital of the united kingdom of which he was now the ruler, it soon became his earnest purpose to bring thither the long-neglected ark of the covenant, that the city might be the sacred as well as the civil metropolis. This purpose was at length fulfilled. The ark was settled on Zion in a tent prepared for it, and a daily service established in connection with it. But the king... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-11

The facts are: 1 . David, being settled in his kingdom and furnished with a permanent place of abode, is dissatisfied that the ark of the Lord should remain in a frail tent. 2 . He sends for Nathan, and intimates his desire to build a fitting house for the Lord, and receives encouragement from the prophet. 3 . During a vision of the night Nathan is directed to inform David that his desire cannot be realized; that all along it had been God's will to move from place to place in a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:2

A house of cedar; Hebrew, cedars. As these trees were sent by Hiram, and as the house was built, and David now settled in it, some considerable time must have elapsed since his accession. Moreover, the league with Hiram would be the result of David's successes recorded in 2 Samuel 8:1 ; for the bond of union between the two was their mutual fear of the Philistines. As we have seen before, the alliance with Tyro had a very civilizing effect upon the Hebrews, who were far inferior to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

Go, do all that is in thine heart. Nathan rashly approves. The king's purpose seems so pious that he does not doubt its acceptance by God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

The Prophet Nathan. ( References: 2 Samuel 12:1 , 2 Samuel 12:25 ; 1 Kings 1:10 , 1 Kings 1:22 ; 1 Kings 4:5 ; 1 Chronicles 17:1 ; 1 Chronicles 29:29 ; 2 Chronicles 9:29 ; 2 Chronicles 29:25 ; Zechariah 12:12 .) This is the first mention of his name. He may have been trained by Samuel at Naioth, and become acquainted with David there; was now the confidential friend and spiritual adviser of the king; subsequently reproved him for his sin; gave him counsel concerning... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

The Lord is with thee. This brief and significant language has often been addressed to good men. And what can be more encouraging! 1 . It describes an invaluable privilege . "Jehovah," the Eternal, the Unchangeable, the Faithful, the Covenant God of Israel, "is with thee;" not simply in his special presence, but also in his effectual grace, approving, directing, protecting, qualifying, helping, prospering thee. "I am with thee" ( Genesis 26:24 ; Exodus 20:24 ). 2 . It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4

The word of Jehovah came unto Nathan. Not every word of a prophet was inspired, and only a very few of the prophets, and those only upon great and solemn occasions, spake under the direct influence of the Spirit of God. In his usual relations with the king, Nathan was simply a wise, thoughtful, and God-fearing man. In giving his approval he probably meant no more than that a permanent dwelling for Jehovah was what all pious men were hoping for. But from the days of Samuel to those of Ezra,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4-11

( 1 Chronicles 17:3-10 ). ( ZION .) A forbidden purpose. "Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?" On reflection, the prophet, perhaps, felt some misgiving as to the wisdom of the counsel he had given to the king; and (in prayer) the same night (before any steps could be taken to carry it into effect) he received a Divine communication which he faithfully announced. The chief significance of this communication lies in the promise it contained with respect to "the house of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:5

Shalt thou, etc.? The question implies an answer in the negative; but there is no disapproval of David's purpose as such; but only the deferring of its full execution unto the days of his son. There is more than this. The idea which runs through the Divine message is that the dwelling of Jehovah in a tent was a fitting symbol of Israel's unquiet possession of the laud. It was David's mission to give them tranquillity and security in the region which they had conquered long ago, but wherein... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:5

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